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Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in AfricaLovemore Kamuzangaza

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

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Scaling up bioenergy production could substantially raise water stress - new study

Scaling up bioenergy production could substantially raise water stress - new study

12 Mar 2021

Francesco La Camera, DG, Irena

#EnergyIndaba: Private investment critical to meet Africa's energy needs

Nicci Botha 2 Mar 2021

#EnergyIndaba: Radically different approach needed to power Africa

#EnergyIndaba: Radically different approach needed to power Africa

Nicci Botha 1 Mar 2021

Several protests have trailed the privatisation of the power sector in Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

Nigeria's post-privatisation energy sector is a mess: here are some solutions

Okechukwu Marcellus Ikeanyibe 26 Feb 2021

Grand Inga 3. Photo: Congo Research Group

South Africa can't afford hydropower from Inga 3

Siziwe Mota 23 Feb 2021

Image: African Press Organisation

Safeguarding LNG operations in Mozambique

Charnè Hundermark 22 Feb 2021

Young Angolans protest for bettter living conditions in the capital Luanda in 2020. EFE-EPA

Why being endowed with oil is not always a boon: the case of Nigeria and Angola

Ross Harvey 18 Feb 2021

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Botswana must curb diamond reliance: president

Matthew Larotonda 15 Feb 2021

Solar panels in Sahara could boost renewable energy but damage the global climate - here's why

Solar panels in Sahara could boost renewable energy but damage the global climate - here's why

Zhengyao Lu and Benjamin Smith 12 Feb 2021

Mega co-located trade show set for Joburg in November

Mega co-located trade show set for Joburg in November

10 Feb 2021

Kipeto wind farm

Kipeto wind power project adds 100MW to Kenya's national grid

25 Jan 2021

President Joe Biden

Keeping an eye on Biden's plans for Africa

22 Jan 2021

Mopani Copper Mine. Image: ZCCM

Glencore sells Mopani stake to ZCCM

19 Jan 2021

Angola's focus on local content in oil & gas sector

Angola's focus on local content in oil & gas sector

NJ Ayuk 12 Jan 2021

AfDB approves funding for mini-grid advancement in Africa

AfDB approves funding for mini-grid advancement in Africa

31 Dec 2020

Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor

Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor

Jörg Peters and Maximiliane Sievert 30 Dec 2020

AfDB approves Desert-to-Power technical support programme

AfDB approves Desert-to-Power technical support programme

28 Dec 2020

West African solar startup secures $8.5m

West African solar startup secures $8.5m

Ishani Chetty 24 Dec 2020

AfDB approves funding for medium-scale independent power producers in SSA

AfDB approves funding for medium-scale independent power producers in SSA

21 Dec 2020

Bizcommunity's festive thank you to the SA business community

Bizcommunity's festive thank you to the SA business community

Bizcommunity.com 18 Dec 2020

RSA-EU strategic partnership encourages and supports green economic recovery

RSA-EU strategic partnership encourages and supports green economic recovery

GreenCape 14 Dec 2020

#BestofBiz 2020: Energy & Mining

#BestofBiz 2020: Energy & Mining

14 Dec 2020

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Africa's power demand to keep rising between 4-5% per year

3 Dec 2020

A creuseur or digger, descends into a tunnel at the mine in Kawama, Democratic Republic of Congo. Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post via Getty Images

As cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

Dorothee Baumann-Pauly & Serra Cremer Iyi 26 Nov 2020

Chanda Nxumalo, director, Harmattan Renewables

The role of blockchain in Africa's energy transition

19 Nov 2020

Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of energy transitions

Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of energy transitions

12 Nov 2020

Energy resources can spark Africa's economic growth

Energy resources can spark Africa's economic growth

NJ Ayuk 4 Nov 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

How fracking plans could affect shared water resources in Southern Africa

How fracking plans could affect shared water resources in Southern Africa

Surina Esterhuyse 19 Oct 2020

Verner Ayukegba, Africa Energy Chamber

Germany looks to Mozambique for gas needs

16 Oct 2020

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Scaling up bioenergy production could substantially raise water stress - new study

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Nicci Botha 2 Mar 2021

#EnergyIndaba: Radically different approach needed to power Africa

Energy & Mining#EnergyIndaba: Radically different approach needed to power Africa

Nicci Botha 1 Mar 2021

Several protests have trailed the privatisation of the power sector in Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

Energy & MiningNigeria's post-privatisation energy sector is a mess: here are some solutions

Okechukwu Marcellus Ikeanyibe 26 Feb 2021

Grand Inga 3. Photo: Congo Research Group

Energy & MiningSouth Africa can't afford hydropower from Inga 3

Siziwe Mota 23 Feb 2021

Image: African Press Organisation

Energy & MiningSafeguarding LNG operations in Mozambique

Charnè Hundermark 22 Feb 2021

Young Angolans protest for bettter living conditions in the capital Luanda in 2020. EFE-EPA

Energy & MiningWhy being endowed with oil is not always a boon: the case of Nigeria and Angola

Ross Harvey 18 Feb 2021

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Energy & MiningBotswana must curb diamond reliance: president

Matthew Larotonda 15 Feb 2021

Solar panels in Sahara could boost renewable energy but damage the global climate - here's why

ESG & SustainabilitySolar panels in Sahara could boost renewable energy but damage the global climate - here's why

Zhengyao Lu and Benjamin Smith 12 Feb 2021

Mega co-located trade show set for Joburg in November

RetailMega co-located trade show set for Joburg in November

10 Feb 2021

Kipeto wind farm

Energy & MiningKipeto wind power project adds 100MW to Kenya's national grid

25 Jan 2021

President Joe Biden

Energy & MiningKeeping an eye on Biden's plans for Africa

22 Jan 2021

Mopani Copper Mine. Image: ZCCM

Energy & MiningGlencore sells Mopani stake to ZCCM

19 Jan 2021

Angola's focus on local content in oil & gas sector

Energy & MiningAngola's focus on local content in oil & gas sector

NJ Ayuk 12 Jan 2021

AfDB approves funding for mini-grid advancement in Africa

Energy & MiningAfDB approves funding for mini-grid advancement in Africa

31 Dec 2020

Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor

Energy & MiningGrid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor

Jörg Peters and Maximiliane Sievert 30 Dec 2020

AfDB approves Desert-to-Power technical support programme

Energy & MiningAfDB approves Desert-to-Power technical support programme

28 Dec 2020

West African solar startup secures $8.5m

EntrepreneurshipWest African solar startup secures $8.5m

Ishani Chetty 24 Dec 2020

AfDB approves funding for medium-scale independent power producers in SSA

Energy & MiningAfDB approves funding for medium-scale independent power producers in SSA

21 Dec 2020

Bizcommunity's festive thank you to the SA business community

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity's festive thank you to the SA business community

Bizcommunity.com 18 Dec 2020

RSA-EU strategic partnership encourages and supports green economic recovery

Marketing & MediaRSA-EU strategic partnership encourages and supports green economic recovery

GreenCape 14 Dec 2020

#BestofBiz 2020: Energy & Mining

Energy & Mining#BestofBiz 2020: Energy & Mining

14 Dec 2020

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy & MiningAfrica's power demand to keep rising between 4-5% per year

3 Dec 2020

A creuseur or digger, descends into a tunnel at the mine in Kawama, Democratic Republic of Congo. Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Energy & MiningAs cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

Dorothee Baumann-Pauly & Serra Cremer Iyi 26 Nov 2020

Chanda Nxumalo, director, Harmattan Renewables

Energy & MiningThe role of blockchain in Africa's energy transition

19 Nov 2020

Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of energy transitions

Energy & MiningCovid-19 has accelerated the pace of energy transitions

12 Nov 2020

Energy resources can spark Africa's economic growth

Energy & MiningEnergy resources can spark Africa's economic growth

NJ Ayuk 4 Nov 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

$How fracking plans could affect shared water resources in Southern Africa$

ESG & SustainabilityHow fracking plans could affect shared water resources in Southern Africa

Surina Esterhuyse 19 Oct 2020

Verner Ayukegba, Africa Energy Chamber

Energy & MiningGermany looks to Mozambique for gas needs

16 Oct 2020

Photo: Thor Explorations

Energy & MiningWalking the ESG talk in the Nigerian mining industry

16 Oct 2020

Getting real about virtual events

Marketing & MediaGetting real about virtual events

Bizcommunity.com 9 Oct 2020

Nomalungelo Gina, deputy minister, trade, industry and competition

Energy & MiningGovernment pledges support for Mozambique gas projects

30 Sep 2020

Professor Njuguna Ndung’u

FinanceBusiness as usual in post-pandemic recovery will only reinforce economic hardship

Njuguna Ndung'u 28 Sep 2020

Lagos only gets about 10% of its electricity needs, leaving its 20-million inhabitants to their own devices. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

Energy & MiningWhat Nigeria's poor power supply really costs and how a hybrid system could work for business

Samuel Ayokunle Olówósejéjé 23 Sep 2020

NJ Ayuk, executive chairman, African Energy Chamber

Energy & MiningLNG projects could transform Mozambique - if Western environmentalists don't interfere

NJ Ayuk 21 Sep 2020

Image: Impact

Energy & MiningIllicit gold thrives in DRC

18 Sep 2020

Zuneid Yousuf, chairman, African Green Resources.

Energy & MiningWhy the mining sector is vital to green industry

Zuneid Yousuf 17 Sep 2020

Image: Total

Energy & MiningAfrica needs to do a better job to attract exploration investment

1 Sep 2020

Residents of Lamu, Kenya, accuse the government of ignoring their concerns and going ahead with the construction of a huge port. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images

FinanceReview of nine African 'blue economy' projects shows what works and what doesn't

Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood 12 Aug 2020